Larry Forschen, age 71 of Dunseith, passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2023 at his home in Belcourt.  His funeral will be held on Thursday, February 2, 2023 at 10:00 am at the St. Michael's Catholic Church in Dunseith.  His wake will be on Wednesday starting at 3:00 pm at the Eagle Heart Cultural Center in Dunseith.

Larry Linus Forchen Sr, was born on July 18 ^th , 1951, in Belcourt, ND to Irene (Peltier) Forschen and Elmer Bud Forschen.  Larry grew up in Dunseith and completed his education there as well.  Larry was formally married to Belinda DeCoteau and together they had four children: Twila, Trudy (Jessie) Larkins, Larry (Carrie) Forschen Jr, Laris Forschen.  After their separation, Larry went on to have three more children: Aaron, Dillon, and Joe.

Larry spent most of his younger years in Dunseith, ND where he graduated high school from before joining the Army where he served for 9 years proceeding with being in the National Guards Reserve. Larry later attended Turtle Mountain Community College where he graduated with a carpentry trade. Larry loved to travel and has lived many places; his favorite places being Seattle, Washington & Minneapolis, Minnesota. Larry loved cruising and listening to music. Anyone who knew Larry knew how much of a jokester he was, Larry loved to tease and joke with family/friends. Larry had a love for softball, football and basketball. You could catch Larry watching his Vikings play every Sunday. Larry was a compassionate, caring, and loving man who loved all his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Larry is survived by his children: Twila DeCoteau of Dunseith; Trudy (Jessie) Larkins of Minot; Larry Jr (Carrie) Forschen of Dunseith; Laris Forschen of Dunseith; Aaron Grant of Bismarck; Dillon (Fenix) Forschen of Minot; Joe Forschen of Dunseith. Larry has 23grandchildren: Lendra, Kajia, Tanner, Olivia, Angelo, Ethan, Jonathan, Adam, Jewels, Trey, Chiara, Trenton, Chiana, Emmett, Aaron Jr, Tairyn, Journey, Katrina, Aithen, Kash, MeLaina, Morgan, with one on the way. Larry had 13 great grandchildren: Dontay, Dasen, Macho, Brielle, Tysler, Tayten, Maverick, Cambridge, Daytona, Josidy, Eliza, Kaine & one on the way. Siblings: Linda Forschen & Diane Forschen. Aunt: Mabel St. Pierre.

Larry was preceded in death by his father and mother, Irene and Elmer Bud Forschen, brothers Edward Forschen and Ron Forschen. Sister, Gail Benson as well as his grandparents, aunts, and uncles.